DAC 2012: REGISTRATION, ACCREDITATION AND CANCELLATION POLICIES

Included in the registration fee for the conference is the attendance at three days of sessions for one delegate as outlined on the official DAC agenda, plus: cost of CE accreditation and certification, all provided the evaluation/testing forms provided are submitted, attendance at opening reception & group dinner, hot breakfasts, mimosa breaks, access to content/reference resources, which may include reference journals and access to online materials. Spouses who work in the business with advisors must register in full as a delegate, but will receive preferred client rates for full program accreditation. Spouses who do not work in the business must register in the spousal program, which entitles the non-working spouse to attendance at all the sessions, as well as breakfasts, mimosa breaks and the evening group events. There will be no accreditation and certification in those cases. Under no circumstances will non-working spouses be allowed access at any of the networking events without registration in the spousal program.

CE accreditation and certification. CE credit hours are determined by attendance at the events. It is required that evaluation summations are completed and signed for these purposes. Attendees at the DAC receive certification for CE Credit purposes from The Knowledge Bureau, as required for continuation of MFA and DFA-Specialist licensing, most provincial insurance councils, the FPSC and provincial accounting organizations. Depending on the needs of the audience, The Knowledge Bureau may also apply for accreditation from certain professional organizations such as IIROC.

The following is not covered in the DAC registration fee: the cost of flights, ground transportation, hotel rooms, internet access, entertainment other than as described in the official DAC agenda, tips, porters, parking, personal injury, liability, sickness or cancellation insurance, and any other optional activities which may have been planned for the group such as golfing, spas, tours or group events, and meals outside of the official DAC conference-specified agenda. The Knowledge Bureau, its owners, speakers, employees, subcontractors or any member of the organizational team cannot take any responsibility for any personal injury, affliction, accident, or financial consequences due to attendance at the DAC event whatsoever and attendees are herewith notified thereof. Please protect yourself accordingly using appropriate insurance, and risk management measures.

Group Rates: Companies often send teams of people to the DAC. These teams qualify for our preferred rates. The group rate is set after the first 10 registrants are enrolled and paid, according to the preferred rates listed on the application form. Best rates can be received for the group with this minimum enrolment by February 15; that is, $1650 per person plus taxes. Spousal fees are extra. This offer ends on June 15, when regular preferred client rates will be applied.

Hotel Rates and Length of Stay. The conference anchor hotel has offered preferred room rates for the group on conference days, which are booked and paid for directly with The Knowledge Bureau and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Please indicate your preferred length of stay on the DAC Conference Registration Form. Rooms are also available at the group rate 3 days pre and post the conference dates based on availability. Please call The Knowledge Bureau to discuss your needs and submit completed registration form with credit card information to secure hotel rooms. All attendees participating in DAC must submit credit cards and application forms, including speakers, sponsors, employees, etc.

While the Knowledge Bureau endeavours to negotiate favourable group rates for your stay, on occasion it may be possible to find a lower rate on the internet. In such a case we suggest that you go ahead with your online booking, however please be aware that we cannot be responsible for your reservation and any room changes, extensions or over bookings that may occur.

Special Diets. We try to accommodate special food requests, but those highly allergic to most foods normally served or those with very limited diets must make own food arrangements.

Complimentary Registrations: Those who receive waived or reduced conference registration fees as special guests of The Knowledge Bureau must provide a credit card number for hotel costs in advance and no later than June 15. They will be charged for all hotel and pre-arranged meal costs, and service fees in the event of a no-show, as well as a cancellation fee of 25% of the conference fees, based on June 15 early registration pricing. Attendance of special guests is limited to spaces available and allocated on a first come, first served basis. We may not be able to guarantee rooms at the conference hotel.

Conference registration and spousal program fees are non-refundable, except in the case of severe hardship, where a 25% cancellation fee based on registration fees paid will apply, plus the cost of all pre-arranged meals, entertainment and service fees. Hotel rooms refunds may be possible, should the hotel agree to provide this; however a 30% cancellation fee will be applied to cover service fees incurred by DAC organizers. Any penalty or cancellation fees may be applied for full credit to any other Knowledge Bureau program for a period of one year from date of cancellation.

Payment: The Knowledge Bureau will take your payment information upon receipt of the registration form, and fees will be deducted as follows:

• full registration fees upon registration,
• 25% of hotel fees (including taxes) on September 15th and
• the final 75% of hotel fees (including taxes) on October 15th.

VISA, MasterCard or Amex are the preferred methods of payment. If paying by cheque, please post-date cheques accordingly and submit The Knowledge Bureau, 187 St. Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, MB R2H 1J2.

Currency: Note that registration fees are in Canadian Funds for Canadian attendees. The same fee amounts are paid in US funds by US Advisors. Hotel room costs, which are all inclusive of taxes and any event management fees, will be paid in US dollars at the time of payment (September 15 and October 15).

Incentive Plan: Free hotel room nights upon recommend of a friend. Send contact information to The Knowledge Bureau, 1-866-953-4769. When your friend registers as a new delegate with full payment, we will provide you with one free hotel room night. This offer is for new registrants only and extends to a maximum of three recommendations: three hotel room nights.